Hughes joins Man Utd as Head of Football Development & Methodology
Written by
Simon Austin
March 6, 2026
Darren Hughes has been appointed to the new role of Head of Academy Football Development and Methodology by Manchester United.
Hughes joins after almost 12 years at Manchester City, where he held a range of roles and was most recently their Head of Coaching.
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